All of southern Quebec will be hit by warnings of extreme cold and snow squalls at the start of the week, according to Environment Canada.
The temperature could vary between -38 and -42 Tuesday morning in several areas. We report an arctic air mass combined with strong winds in the regions of Abitibi, Beauce, Charlevoix, Drummondville, Estrie, Lanaudière and the Laurentians.
The Mauricie, Montreal, Laval and Quebec are also affected by an extreme cold warning.
Snow squalls
As of Monday morning, snow squalls could reduce visibility in several regions, warns Environment Canada.
“Behind this front, temperatures will drop rapidly and could make surfaces icy and slippery,” says one.
Travel could be dangerous due to a sudden change in weather conditions.
These periods of heavy snow are forecast throughout southern Quebec. Visibility will quickly be reduced to zero due to heavy snow and blowing snow.
“Snow squalls cause very changeable weather conditions; it is not uncommon to go from a clear sky to an area of heavy snow in just a few kilometers. ”